Bulgarian First League Preview: Montana vs. Lokomotiv 1929

SOFIA, Bulgaria (Interstat) — Montana hosts Lokomotiv 1929 in a Bulgarian First League match Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Stadion Ogosta.

Lokomotiv 1929 enters the contest unbeaten in its last two outings. The visitors played to a 2-2 draw Tuesday against FK Botev Vratsa, then defeated Dobrudzha 1919 3-0 on May 1. Overall, Lokomotiv 1929 has won four of its last six matches.

Montana arrives after a 2-2 draw Tuesday at PFK Beroe Stara Zagora. That result followed a 1-1 tie at Septemvri Sofia on May 1. The home side has not won in its last seven league matches, posting three draws and four losses in that span. Montana has managed only two goals in its last five games.

Head-to-head, Lokomotiv 1929 holds a decisive edge. The visitors defeated Montana 3-0 on Aug. 3, 2025, in the most recent meeting between the clubs.

Projections favor a tight match. Interstat’s game simulator forecasts a 1-1 draw. Interstat’s ELO system gives Montana a 59.20 percent probability of victory, a figure that reflects home-field advantage despite the visitors’ superior recent form and historical dominance in the series.

The match is organized by the Bulgarian First League. Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday evening local time.